pyramid 1 of 2

noun

Definition of pyramidnext
as in layer

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as in to layer

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Recent Examples of pyramid
Noun
Per experts, pyramid pins are cone-shaped and work well on rubber tracks, grass, and gravel, while needle pins are sharp, thin, and offer more intense grip. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 Rewriting the Instruction Hierarchy Right now, the system's internal developer guardrails sit at the absolute top of the logic pyramid, completely crushing user inputs. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Tucked away in the imposing shadow of Mount Diablo, a double-pyramid peak known for UFO sightings, Danville can be overlooked. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Johns began his climb to the top of the hair-color pyramid as a part-Italian, part-Yugoslavian, part-French urchin in the Pittsburgh projects. — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pyramid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyramid
  1. layer
  2. stack
  3. bed
  4. pile
  5. rick
  6. mound
  7. bank
Noun
  • The apartment was run down with bad carpeting and layer upon layer of white paint on the original dark woodwork.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Improvements can even open new uses for electronics Benoit Lessard’s research group at the University of Ottawa is exploring different materials that can serve as the base layer for these conducting stacks, known as thin-film transistors.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of layer
Verb
  • The reality is that organizing alone can’t fix a system stacked against us.
    — Liz Shuler, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling shelves are stacked with fine hardcover books, wooden xylophones, ticking clocks, and high-tech speakers.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of stack
Noun
  • In September, every ward in Sylhet's 100-bed Shahid Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital, which is treating measles, appeared overwhelmed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Because whenever the topic of Orange County’s ever-filling green spring of bed-tax money is discussed, shenanigans seem to proliferate.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Kansas State, led by Joe Jackson (159 yards on 27 carries and a score), Rodney Fields (66 yards on eight carries and a score) and Avery Johnson (132 yards on 12 carries), piled up 359 yards on the ground.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Living shorelines, such as those along the Orange and San Diego county coasts, involve piling sand atop boulders or smaller stones and covering the berms with vegetation.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • Wilderness Trail takes their time with everything, from using sweet mash (instead of the usual sour mash) to aging their whiskey in lower warehouse ricks for better flavor development.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Definition of rick
Verb
  • Pruning ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia naturally develops a low mounding crown that requires little pruning to maintain.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Shortly after the Astros-Braves result went final, Red Sox players, coaches and staff members gathered near the Tropicana Field mound for a team photograph.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of mound
Noun
  • The bill had sought to sanction Russian officials, banks and a shadow fleet of tankers that keeps Russian energy moving.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was considering an initial public offering and had held pitch meetings with investment banks.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
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